Description
Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, green chilies, melted cheese, and long-grain rice, baked to perfection. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry group.
Ingredients
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and cook the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion until soft, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and paprika, cooking for another minute.
- Add the rice and stir to coat it with the spices. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
- Once simmering, mix in the cooked chicken, diced green chilies, and sour cream. Stir everything together well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and top with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rice is tender.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
For a quicker option, swap out the chicken for rotisserie chicken.
Add black beans or corn for more texture and flavor.
For a spicier kick, use hot green chilies or a dash of cayenne pepper.
For a lower-fat version, reduce the cheese and substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
To make ahead, assemble the casserole and store in the fridge for up to a day before baking.
This casserole can be frozen before baking. Thaw in the fridge overnight and bake as directed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
